<p>Pomona might have been the better choice for A.E. </p>
<p>It wouldn’t have been for me, or for either of my kids. </p>
<p>Between Swat and Pomona, neither school is “the obvious choice” for anybody, except maybe those who have a clear preference for east coast or west coast. They’re both top schools, and the choice should come down to where the applicant feels more comfortable.</p>